How do I list 32 art prints in one variation listing? Break them up or what?

[huntfor]

How do I list 32 art prints in one variation listing?  They are different sizes, also. I created a canvas art listing with variations that happened to have 12 pictures, so it worked well. https://www.ebay.com/itm/124768062392

@shipscript I used your terrific zippy photo stitcher for that listing and it's beautiful! Thank you.

[shipscript]

@huntfor 

Your canvas art prints looks great!

Your 32 prints can be listed the same way, or is there something different about them?

[huntfor]

Thank  you. I only had 12, really 13 and I sacrificed one by not listing it.

I used the 12 default photos and couldn't add more. Am I missing something? How would I add 33 individual different prints to one listing, please? When I added variations it took the 12.

[shipscript]

I think I see the question. In addition to putting each photo in its own variation, you also put full sized photos in the master record, taking up all 12 slots.  For the array of 32 images, I would use only composites in the master record and no singles. When we look at the way the lineup is shown in the listing, there is really no need to repeat the singles in the master record. I wouldn't try to fill more than 4 slots in the master. And the first image is the one that will show in search, so put the most pleasing photos in that first montage.

[huntfor]

So use composites for the default images and then I can add as many as I want in the variations? 

[shipscript · Accepted solution]

Yes, use defaults in the master. The master can accept up to 12, but don't use all 12 slots for your type of product.

Each variation can also have 12 photos (meaning the listing could have hundreds of photos), but you only need one photo in each of your variations. 

On the listing form, it asks if you want to use the default photos for the variations, and you don't. Then it will allow you to populate the variation photos. You've been through that stage, so I'm just mentioning it for others.

[huntfor]

I'll use composites for the master records and will group them by the subject. This is for my animals prints. I'll let you know how it goes. Thank you very much!

[shipscript]

Terrific! Can't wait to see the lineup!

[huntfor]

Me, neither!  🙂  I have to take a bit of "poetic license" and put kids with ducks in the birds master. Don't worry about it. You'll see! 🙂

[huntfor]

@shipscript The only thing is I lose the ability to put important keywords in next to the photos. And can't put them in title either. 

Is there a way to do this?

[shipscript]

Those would be the item specifics, and item specifics can go only in the master record. If there isn't a predefined heading like "subject matter" that allows you to select multiples, then create your own and add the appropriate keywords. But try to use predefined or popular choices for a better match in search.

[huntfor]

Thanks! I'll do that. Most should already be there under subject.  This is exciting! 

[huntfor]

@shipscript It's a little difficult to make the Master Pics look good when I don't have the right amounts to fill all the squares. I saved the listing as a draft so you can see the composites. I have a feeling no one is going to find my prints.

Maybe I should break up the listings into smaller groups? See my composites, please. 

[shipscript]

Zoom and crop some of those images. Crop out the matting.  People love faces.  They can see the full images in the variation photos.

In fact, for the first search image, I would reduce the number of photos and provide just enough of the same coloring to illustrate the style of painting used in the prints.

[shipscript]

And yes, you could break them out into more listings. For instance, those horse prints are quite different from the other prints that include soft-cuddlies and children.